Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King, center, talks about the long-awaited Byrd Boulevard project that has secured $840,000 by MDOT to finance the project.

Written by

David Breland
American Staff Writer

The Byrd Boulevard project soon will become a reality in the Friendly City.

On Thursday, Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King presented Petal Mayor Hal Marx with a symbolic check for $840,000 to fund the Byrd Boulevard project - the funding is through the Surface Transportation Program.

Once the two-lane road is constructed, Byrd Boulevard will connect Old Richton Road to the Evelyn Gandy Parkway. The Mississippi Department of Transportation's financial contribution will cover about 80 percent of the cost, the City of Petal is responsible for the remainder. ...